AboutEdward Joseph Ramirez, MD, FACOG Expertise I am a specialist in infertility and advanced gynecological care. I can answer questions about infertility, gynecology related ills, menopause...virtually anything that affects women's health. PLEASE tell me where you are writing from as I am always interested.
Experience I have been practicing as an Ob/Gyn and Infertility Specialist for over 23 years. Gynecology, advanced laparoscopic surgery, basic infertility, IUI's, IVF, reproductive surgery, and ovulation induction are all areas of my expertise. I am Board Certified. I have been doing In Vitro Fertilization in my clinic for 15 years.
Organizations American College of OB/GYN, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Fellow of The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists,Resolve-National Chapter, Open Path - Northern California, Board of Directors Monterey Medical Society
Publications American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education/Credentials Medical Degree from Stanford University, Residency at Tripler Army Medical Center, Reproductive Training at Pacific Fertility Center, San Francisco
I started my period on the 13th of October and started drinking Fertomid 50mg on the 17th to the 21st of October. On the 24th i went to see the Gyn and he said that i had 3 folicels two of 22 and one of 18 and i had the ovidrel injection 1ml on the 25th. I did a blood test on the 8th of November and it showed a faint second line like they told me so i allso did a home test and it showed a faint second line aswell. On the 12th of November i did a nother home test and it showed exactly the same thing. What does all of this mean can i be pregnant? Tomorro the 14th ill be 7 days late with my period. What should i do?
Regards
Nosey
ANSWER: Hello Erika,
You cannot rely on a urine pregnancy test because it cannot detect a pregnancy at low levels. I would recommend that you have a simple blood pregnancy test. It will give you the answers that you need.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
Monterey, California, U.S.A.
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QUESTION: hello
I did a simple blood pregnancy test and it showed a faint line aswell so they put it down as negative cause they dont want to take chances. Do you think i stand a good chance of being pregnant?
Answer Hello Again,
I still recommend a blood pregnancy test. It can detect even the lowest levels.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
